This weekm Rutgers football hosted CPR and AED training for youth football coaches as part of Chop4Change. Nearly 100 youth football coaches from New Jersey and New York attended the event conducted by Rutgers Public Safety and Emergency Services.
Rutgers Emergency Services partnered with Rutgers Athletics to teach coaches skills they will share with their players and fellow coaches on and off the field. The performance of CPR and AED during a sudden cardiac arrest will make the difference in an emergency. For example, when NFL Buffalo Bills player Damar Hamlin collapsed on a national stage. The actions of CPR and the use of an AED saved Hamlin’s life.
The training course was paid for by Chop4Change, a 501c3 charity that involves giving back to the community through various forms. Chop4Change continues to be a staple of the Rutgers football culture.
Chop4Change is geared toward Rutgers football players and staff voicing the importance of being active and engaging members of their communities. The Scarlet Knights participate in these events as an initiative to make a difference throughout communities.
The group believes that players can impact their communities and provide service to people that are in need through Chop4Change.
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